Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 2 – For the Birds; August 9 – Slack Key Story; August 16 – Heart of Slack Key; August 23 – Kauai Slack Key; August 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17: 
Twelf Nite O Wateva!  Hawaiian Mission Houses presents James Grant Benton’s pidgin adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or What You Will on an outdoor stage, Kahu Ho`okipa. Sandwiches and dessert will be available for purchase from the new Good Eats at Mission Houses Cafe and picnic on the grounds or in the cafe area. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu. Gates open at 5 p.m. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 447-3926 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Friday, August 2: 
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kauai Museum to celebrate the community. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Friday, August 2: 
First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area.  For information visit www.artsdistricthonolulu.com.

Throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday, August 2:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 7:00 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.
• Saturday, August 10:  Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Laau St., Kahului.  Service at 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911.
• Saturday, August 17:  Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 268-2209.
• Friday & Saturday, August 23 & 24:  Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Wainee St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0640.
• Saturday, August 31:  Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  August 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 23 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Weekends throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Festival.  The season of remembrance of honoring the spirit of those passed on, celebrated with special services and festivals.

• Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3:  Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 671-3103.
• Saturday, August 3:  Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua.  Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 637-4395.
• Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10.  Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu.  5:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade.  For information call (808) 988-4905.
• Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10.  Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2^nd St., Pearl City.  Services 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 455-1680.
• Saturday, August 24:  The Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu.  Service 4 p.m., Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 737-1748.
• Saturday, August 24:  Nichirin Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu.  Dance 5:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 595-3517.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3: 
Heiva I Kauai Ia Orana Tahiti 2013.  A Tahitian dance and drumming competition and festival with solo and group competition and exhibitions. Local food and Polynesian crafts and gifts are sold. Coconut husking and audience dance contests include Heiva attendees in the fun.  Kapa`a Beach Park.  Entry fee $5.  For information call (808) 822-9447.